Police calling on community for tips
PHILIPSBURG:---The Special Unit Robbery is presently investigating an armed robbery which took place on Monday July 4th at approximately 08.30 a.m. at the Sol Gas Station on the Juancho Yrausquin Boulevard in Point Blanche. The victim/gas-attendant that just left the sales booth on his way to the main office was attacked by two unknown men who arrived on the scene on a motorcycle. The passenger step off of the motorcycle and threatened the victim with a firearm. The victim attempted to flee, but the robber succeeded in robbing him of an undisclosed amount of cash belonging to the business. After committing this act the suspect got back onto the awaiting motorcycle and fled the scene. The victim was not hurt during the robbery. Anyone who may have information regarding this robbery should immediately get in contact with Detective Department by calling 54-22222 ext. 213, 214 or 215. They can also make use of the anonymous tip line which # 9300.
KPSM Police Report